How to chill your sparkling wine properly ?

You buy a bottle of champagne, you bring it home, and you put it in the fridge right away so it will be nice and cold when you’re finally ready to imbibe. But this might not be the best, though, this might not be the best way to treat your bubbly.

Whatttt??? I hear you say 😉 Champagne shouldn’t always be refrigerated.

If you’re planning to enjoy your bottle of Champagne (or sparkling wine) within three to four days of the purchase, it is fine to store the bottle in the refrigerator, but if it’s going to be more than a few days before you pop open that bottle, you’re better off letting it rest in your (if you are fortunate enough to have one) wine cellar or storing them in a cool, dark place with a consistent temperature, refrigerate 2-4 hours ahead of serving then, 15 to 20 minutes before you want to pop them, move the bottles to a bucket filled with ice and a little bit of water.

“If it sits in the fridge for weeks, the cork can dry out due to no humidity, As corks dry out, the seal between the bottle and the cork loosen up and the Champagne will oxidize faster, changing its aromas.”

Because In the world of wine, the word “aroma” refers to the tiny odorous compounds we smell when we take a sniff of the wine. But, because aroma and taste work together to create a wine’s flavour, any change that occurs in your champagne’s aroma will also have an effect on your overall impression of it.

Happy sipping!